Rich Goldberg, a senior advisor specializing in Iranian weapons of mass destruction, and Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for New American Security, share powerful insights on Iran's military capabilities and the recent Israeli operations. They discuss the strategic implications of Israel's military actions, particularly against Iran's air defense, and the ongoing challenges posed by Iran's nuclear advancements. The conversation highlights the evolving geopolitical dynamics, including U.S. strategies and shifting alliances with Saudi Arabia, amidst rising tensions.

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has released a trio of long-awaited strategy documents, including the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Nuclear Posture Review. But how should we read these documents, and what do they actually tell us about how the Biden administration intends to approach the world?To answer these questions, Lawfare senior editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Richard Fontaine, chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security, who is himself also a former National Security Council official and senior congressional adviser. They discussed the role these strategy documents play in U.S. foreign policy, what we can learn from them, and what they say about the state of the world and the United States’ role in it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Centre for a New American Security and a former National Security Council official, dives deep into Biden’s recent strategic documents. He discusses how the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Nuclear Posture Review outline U.S. foreign policy amidst threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. Fontaine highlights the administration's evolving approach to national security, balancing non-intervention in the Middle East with commitments to democracy, and assesses the implications of these strategies on global cooperation.

Robert D. Blackwill, a senior fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, dive deep into America's strategic pivot to Asia. They discuss their new book, 'Lost Decade', addressing the complexities of U.S. foreign policy amid China's rise. The duo explores Xi Jinping's leadership misinterpretations, the challenges of the pivot during the Obama administration, and the critical need for a cohesive U.S. strategy in navigating the changing power dynamics in Asia.

Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine discuss the U.S. response to China's rise. Topics include historical background of U.S pivot to Asia, challenges faced, diplomatic strategies with China, and the potential catastrophic impact of a US-China war.